Warning , i used google translation because my english is broken as f*ck :
I like the protagonist (the real one), he thinks a lot about these actions, is good but isn't basically stupid either. In the present case, his choice is excellent and these words are not entirely false. Because even though he charged for food, these people basically did nothing and just waited for everyone to come. In the end, they only pay the price for their choices. (I exclude children who are not responsible for their fates)